Gilead - Regisitered Nurse (RN) Flexible Day Shift Hours

About the role

Gilead is seeking an experienced RN to join our team in a 35-hour a day shift residential nursing role at our Clinton, CT adult residential support program and Old Saybrook, CT adolescent residential program.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical knowledge regarding severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders as well as medical knowledge related to health and well-being
• Support the Program Director in leading an effective program through clinical services and best practice models of care
• Maintain contact with MDs (i.e. psychiatrists, PCPs, specialists, etc.) to coordinate medical and psychiatric care of individuals
• Work closely with pharmacies to facilitate proper pharmaceutical care
• Provide guidance and peer-support regarding medical care in their respective program
• Conduct Health Histories, Health Assessments, and medical evaluations of clients’ emergent medical issues
• Make appropriate community referrals based on assessments and evaluations to meet clients’ basic health needs
• Provide ongoing medical education to case managers informally and in training formats
• Ensure proper orientation, training, and management of the medication self-administration system
• Complete all required documentation electronically and on paper in a timely manner
• Act with compassion, integrity, and ethics

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program
• Connecticut licensure for Registered Nurse required
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred
• Five years of experience in the mental health and/or addictions field
• Maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing

Qualifications

• Competence in and knowledge of community treatment, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention

Skills

• Compassion
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Ethics

Benefits

• Scholarship
• Professional development opportunities
• Hands-on learning experience and mentorship
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)
• Opportunities for growth within Gilead

Pay

$40.35 - $45.00 per hour dependent on level of education and experience

Schedule

35-hour a day shift